ECE 6615PDDesign and application of DC/DC Converters

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE 6615PD as listed in the Spring 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

The objective of this course is to expand the knowledge and expertise of practicing engineers in the area of DC/DC converters. The course will focus on the modeling and design of DC/DC converters, including magnetic design and loop design, and their applications in DC motor drives, DC power supplies, power factor correction circuits, photovoltaic stand-alone and grid-connected systems and fuel cell-based stationary and mobile systems.

Prerequisites

Enrolled in MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering-Electric Power Engineering, or GDip in Electric Power Engineering (Type 3)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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Calendar versions

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